Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 28, 2017Education
H.R. 3550
Signing is Language Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 28, 2017)
Signing is Language Act
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) include in the definition of "English learner" an individual whose native language is American Sign Language, and (2) count such individuals in the number of English learners in a state for the purpose of determining the amount of federal funds allotted to a state for English language programs.
What just happenedJul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2](D-WA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 D
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- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2017
- Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House